re centerboard seal
I have an Omega 14 that had a deteriorated/leaky centerboard gasket,too. Igot a piece of rubber cove moulding and some ss screws at the big box home supply store. Removed old cut new piece to fit and bedded with silicone. Screwed down bracket and slit down middle of moulding...
re: swim ladder
The handbook available at this site, has suggestion/dimensions for a line tied to your hiking straps with a loop in the end ( bowline, I'd use a buntline hitch)
for your foot to aid in climbing over the transom. There are also swim ladders that will work;available from West...
You could create a mold and cast something to fit your backing plate &/or washers exactly. Lots of work,might be fun? I think definetly overkill. I would just use a large fender washer with a 1/4 in hard rubber gasket. Buy a piece of hard rubber a your local hardsware and cut to fit...
re ;CB gasket set
the part #85034 gasket set is for the14.2 Don't know if it would fit the omega 14 or not. You could call Catalina Yachts @ 818 884-7700 and ask for parts to check. The technical staff seem knowledgable and helpful. I'm also doing a partial refit of my new/old Omega 14.
Fair...
re: photocopies of omega manual
catomega,
I also, recdeently purchased a 1979 Omega 14.I would like very much to have a photocopy of your manual or the info on where you purchased it.
I have added pad eyes to mast and boom and fit a boom vang and added a topping lift. I've ordered piston...
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